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as in released
to set free (as from slavery or confinement)
a global crusade to free Nelson Mandela from a South African prison had emerged
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as in opened
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
we'll free the river by breaking up the ice jam
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as in cleared
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
would you mind freeing up the work area so I can work?
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as in rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
a phone call would free your parents from worry
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as in saved
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
this plan should free us from debt
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Recent Examples of freed
Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
And that coalition means making inroads into the Democratic big cities of the North, and that means, of necessity, jettisoning concern for the freed slaves.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The freed people were forced out of Mercer County.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
All the freed hostages were taken to the Re’im base close to the border for physical and mental checks.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
People hoisted that individual up to the bus window to briefly embrace the freed detainee before the vehicle moved on.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Employees and friends of the Federation gathered to remove pictures of the freed living hostages from a commemorative wall.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Hilke Schellmann, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
They were later freed by passersby and Caltrans workers.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
The other two were dragged by the pickup and later freed by motorists and a Caltrans crew, the CHP said.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
People both young and old, lonely and less lonely, those blessed with a family home, and even couples freed up the tram for us.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
After the end of Gary O’Neil’s reign, which became mired in an overload of tactical information, Pereira’s methods freed up players’ minds, and Wolves reaped the rewards.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, who plays Emily’s boss Sylvie, posed with Collins, Ashley Park, and other co-stars at the show’s Season 5 premiere in Paris wearing a bold minidress that freed the nipple.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Juan Pablo Guanipa, a prominent opposition leader, was freed Sunday from El Helicoide — only to be taken back into custody hours later.
—Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
The deal follows an eventful few years for Spears, who managed to finally be freed of a 13-year conservatorship back in 2021.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The freed electrons drift toward readout planes at either end, creating a detailed 3D image of each particle’s trajectory.
—Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
And that coalition means making inroads into the Democratic big cities of the North, and that means, of necessity, jettisoning concern for the freed slaves.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The freed people were forced out of Mercer County.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
All the freed hostages were taken to the Re’im base close to the border for physical and mental checks.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
In a public statement, the group congratulated the freed detainees, their families, and the broader Palestinian community, framing the mass release as a victory for its cause.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
People hoisted that individual up to the bus window to briefly embrace the freed detainee before the vehicle moved on.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Employees and friends of the Federation gathered to remove pictures of the freed living hostages from a commemorative wall.
—Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
Many providers appreciate being freed from taking notes while talking to patients, but emerging evidence suggests the efficiency gains may be modest.
—Hilke Schellmann, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026
They were later freed by passersby and Caltrans workers.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 17 Feb. 2026
The other two were dragged by the pickup and later freed by motorists and a Caltrans crew, the CHP said.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
People both young and old, lonely and less lonely, those blessed with a family home, and even couples freed up the tram for us.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
After the end of Gary O’Neil’s reign, which became mired in an overload of tactical information, Pereira’s methods freed up players’ minds, and Wolves reaped the rewards.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, who plays Emily’s boss Sylvie, posed with Collins, Ashley Park, and other co-stars at the show’s Season 5 premiere in Paris wearing a bold minidress that freed the nipple.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Juan Pablo Guanipa, a prominent opposition leader, was freed Sunday from El Helicoide — only to be taken back into custody hours later.
—Carmen Sesin, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
The deal follows an eventful few years for Spears, who managed to finally be freed of a 13-year conservatorship back in 2021.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freed
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Tutu continued his role of moral leadership after the fall of Apartheid and the election of Mandela as the first president of a liberated South Africa.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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Mapping his passes received shows just how liberated Rogers is when searching for the ball.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The researchers created the virtual animals and released them into a synthetic world, giving them tasks on how to navigate, avoid obstacles and find food.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Minnesota is currently the only team among the top seven of the Big Ten not to be nationally ranked, though that situation may change when Monday’s latest Associated Press poll is released — the Gophers fell two votes shy in last week’s Top 25 polling.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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The company originates from a small tea shop in Taiwan opened in 1996 by a man named Zhen-hua Wu.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Koda Holeman opened the match by defeating Jeremiah Reno by technical fall 17-2.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Several lanes of the highway remained closed Saturday afternoon while authorities cleared the scene.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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That deal and others that followed were cleared over the objections of top antitrust division staff including Slater.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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In Sonic 3’s credits, Sonic is being chased by an army of Metal Sonics, only to be suddenly saved by Rose.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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Van Haalen saved the child with the help of firefighters Ben Wafful and Marco Matias, who both received life-saving awards at the ceremony.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Firefighters rescued one occupant from the apartment where the fire started and performed lifesaving measures, along with medics, for 40 minutes, Willie said, but the man died at the scene.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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Six members of the group survived and were rescued.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lucy is feeling relieved after Stephen returned her confession tape in the previous episode.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
17 Feb. 2026
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You’ll likely be relieved to know that hair thinning usually isn’t permanent.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Get ready for a weekend curated for HER—holistic, empowered, and redeemed.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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